Kc304 : "Linux on PPC Macs".
May 31We geek out in our project of putting an old G4 iMac back in circulation by looking for the best solution to install a recent operating system on its older hardware. We debate the best strategy, choose a distribution and give you tips and tricks on how to install it and what you can do with the result. Another fun filled tech-packed episode of the Knightwise.com podcast.
Shownotes.
- The Going Linux Podcast.
- Resetting your Macs Pram and NV Ram
- Booting from Open Firmware
- How to Install Lubuntu with Yaboot (11.04)
- The Yaboot command : boot hd:,installyaboot
- PPC versions of Ubuntu.
- PPC versions of Debian.
The Knightwise.com podcast 3.04 Linux on PPC Macs. [ 45:43 ]
Geekout!
Nice episode, reminds me of the windows emulation software on OS9 on the old blue Imacs. It was capable of running windows 95 and i managed to upgrade it to WinNt. utterly useless but a very nice excercise!